This Boston event became one of the highest-rated Fight Night cards in UFC history, drawing 2.75 million average viewers with a peak of 3.2 million. The main event featured rising Irish star Conor McGregor facing veteran Dennis Siver in a title eliminator bout. The co-main event featured a Lightweight trilogy between Donald Cerrone and former champion Benson Henderson, with Cerrone remarkably fighting just 15 days after his previous bout.
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6 fights canceledBenson HendersonCANCELEDEddie AlvarezReason: Alvarez Illness
Norman ParkeCANCELEDJorge MasvidalReason: Masvidal Back Injury
Uriah HallCANCELEDCostas PhilippouReason: Philippou Rib Injury
Paul FelderCANCELEDJohnny CaseReason: Felder Rescheduled to UFC 182
Johnny CaseCANCELEDFrancisco TrevinoReason: Trevino Injury
Uriah HallCANCELEDLouis TaylorReason: Taylor Back Injury
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